MIAM (AFP) – Lexi Thompson fired a four-under par 68 on Saturday to take a commanding three-shot lead over Nelly Korda in the LPGA’s season-ending Tour Championship in Naples, Florida.
Thompson made four of her five birdies on the back nine at Tiburon Golf Club to put herself in position for a first win of 2018.
‘‘Golf is all about momentum,’’ said Thompson, who can expunge the memory of a missed two-footer that cost her victory here last year.
‘‘I just tried to keep the same attitude as I did the last two days,’’ said Thompson, adding that having her brother, Curtis, on her bag had kept things relaxed.
‘‘He’s always cracking jokes out there,’’ she said. ‘‘It’s been a nice, relaxing week just having him on the bag and having all my family and friends out here supporting me.’’
A victory would extend Thompson’s streak to six straight LPGA seasons with at least one win.
Her 16-under total of 200 put her three clear of Korda.
